Stem plant
Brassicaceae, white mustard. See also black mustard.
Drug
Sinapis albae semen, white mustard.
Ingredients
Mustard oils and mustard oil glycosides.
Preparations
- Mustard flour: powder from mustard seeds.
Effects
- Stimulating blood circulation, irritant
- Bacteriostatic
Indications
Mustard poultices for rheumatic complaints, colds. As a spice.
Dosage
External use: 4 tablespoons of powdered drug is mixed with warm water to a porridge-like consistency immediately before use. Leave on skin for up to a maximum of 15 minutes if tolerated. Duration of application up to 2 weeks.
Contraindications
Children under 6 years of age, renal disease.
Adverse effects
Skin and nerve damage with prolonged use